Robert C. Lutz, 84, Clover Farms, Balthaser worker

Robert C. Lutz, 84, of Denver, formerly of Vinemont, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Conestoga View Nursing Home in Lancaster.

He was the husband of Gladys L. (Wenzel) Lutz. Robert’s first wife, the late Betty (Texter) Lutz, passed away in 1995.

Robert was born in Reading, and was the son of the late Claude and Annie (Gehret) Lutz. He worked 38 years for Balthaser Dairy and later Clover Farms until his retirement in 1988.

He was a member of Central PA Teamsters Union, Cushion Peak Rod & Gun Club (Life Member), Fritztown Fire Company, Reinholds VFW, and was a former member and former chief of the Vinemont Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, Gladys, Robert is survived by four step-children: David, Daniel, Charles, and Robert Nolt; 10 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Fern Kohl of Bethel and Betty Herb of Wernersville; one brother: Barry Lutz, husband of Mary Ann of Womesldorf; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his first wife, Betty, Robert was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Patricia.

Memorial services will be held at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, at 7 p.m. on May 24 with the Rev. Glenn Beard, Jr. officiating.